topical in French
topical in French is d'actualité, local, topique — topical means relating to a subject that is currently of interest or in the news.
topical in French
d'actualité
Relating to a topic or subject of current interest.
local
Local to a particular place.
topique
(medicine, not comparable) Applied to a localized part of the body.
What does "topical" mean?
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adj Relating to a subject that is currently of interest or in the news.
"The comedian's set was full of topical jokes about the election."
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adj Applied directly to the skin or a specific part of the body, rather than taken internally.
"The doctor prescribed a topical cream for the rash."
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topical in a sentence
- The comedian's set was full of topical jokes about the election.
- The doctor prescribed a topical cream for the rash.
- A topical anaesthetic numbed the area before the injection.
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What is "topical" in French?
"topical" in French is d'actualité, local, topique. topical means: Relating to a subject that is currently of interest or in the news.
How do you use "topical" in a sentence?
Example: "The comedian's set was full of topical jokes about the election." In French, "topical" is d'actualité, local, topique.
Are there other ways to say "topical" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "topical": d'actualité, local, topique.
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